I nte r nati o nal e n g LI s h lan g uag e testi n g syste m

1.  A robotic teacher would be unable to cater to a student’s learning needs. 

  Example: A robotic teacher cannot recognise human physical cues.

2.  A technology-driven teacher would have difficulty encouraging students. 

  Example: Children learn better when emotionally connected to their teacher.

The outline sentence is formed by grouping these points and declaring a progression 

for the essay:

Analysing the inability of a technology-driven teacher to both cater to student 

learning needs and instil motivation will show this.

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This marks the completion of the introduction paragraph. Here it is in its entirety:

The use of technology is increasing rapidly in the modern world. Growing technologi-

cal influence can even be seen in the classroom. Despite this, I disagree that tech-

nology will completely replace human teachers in the foreseeable future. Analysing 

the inability of a technology-driven teacher to both cater to student learning needs